More and more phones around the world are running on Android software.One term that a Android user must have come through is "Rooting".What is "Rooting"?Android rooting is the process of allowing users of smartphones, tablets, and other devices running the Android mobile operating system to attain privileged control (known as "root access") within Android's subsystem.
Today we are going to highlight the advantage and disadvantage of "Rooting"
Advantage of Rooting
- Awesome New Apps:-Some apps on Google play or by third party are available for only rooted device.Some of these apps like SetCPU help you increase battery life and increase your CPU speed.
- Custom ROMs:-Rooting gives the power to install Custom ROMs like cyanogenMod into your android device over the stock Android interface's.This feature helps to make your phone extremely cool.
- Faster Performance:-Many Custom ROMs are designed for speed which helps in better flow between apps,faster internet connection and all other performance related benefits.
- Better Battery Life:-If you are not happy with your battery life than their are many apps that will increase your battery life without sacrificing the performance of your device.
Disadvantage of Rooting
- Warranty:-Rooting Voids your phone warranty.So once you root your phone dont bring it for repair work in warranty.You are on your own.
- Bricking:-One of the main reason most people doesn't root their phone is due to risk of bricking their phone.Bricking of phone means screwing up the phone software so badly that it is no longer able to perform its function and becomes unusable.
- Performance:-Though rotting helps to enhance performance but many times users have lost both performance as well as features.So its better to check reviews of custom ROMs before installing them.
